APRILIA SHIVER 900 Service Station Manual page 380

Braking system
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Install the fully pre-filled, new control
unit.
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In order to ensure that the brake fluid
remains inside the ABS control unit,
first remove the protective plugs from
the braking circuit couplings and con-
nect the corresponding pipes.
Once all the braking circuit pipes have been
connected, remove the protective plugs from
the brake pump couplings and connect the
brake pump pipes to the ABS control unit.
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Remove the clamping device from the
brake pedal and lever.
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Remove the plug from the tank and fill
it up to the "MAX" level mark with fresh
brake fluid.
CAUTION
PERFORM THE STANDARD BRAKING SYSTEM BLEED-
ING PROCEDURE, AS DESCRIBED AT THE END OF THE
CHAPTER.
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Fill the tank up to the "MAX" level mark and replace the plug.
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Check the stroke and sensitivity of the brake pedal and lever.
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If the brake pedal or lever stroke is too long after carrying out the bleeding procedure, check
the braking system for leaks and, if none are found, bleed the system using PADS, as de-
scribed.
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Disconnect the flexible bleeder pipes and re-tighten the bleeder screws, applying the correct
torque.
See also
Front
Rear
REPLACING THE CALLIPERS
PREPARING THE VEHICLE - The operations
are described for the front system, but they are
identical for both braking systems.
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Connect the bleeder bottle to the front
calliper bleeder screw and open it.
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Press the lever down as far as it will go
and block it in position using a clamp-
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SHIVER 900